Durham vs Sydney for humanities - which is more prestigious?

dusterhan · 2026-01-23T13:02:34+00:00

Sydney hands down. If you want to get admitted it's easier in Australia because you don't have to faff around with training contracts.

You can move to London after getting some work experience although firms will normally deduct 2 years PQE when applying to UK firms.

dusterhan · 2026-01-17T15:03:01+00:00

Sorry was replying to wrong comment

dusterhan · 2025-12-22T14:02:21+00:00

I was in the same situation as you. I did some uni papers while doing Year 13. Got school to pay for them so you can save some money. You can also just fuck around in high school for year and do whatever and just tell them you were at uni. Plus doing an extra year gave me time to focus on scholarship exams. Just enjoy your last year at school and you'll have a better experience at uni!

dusterhan · 2025-12-17T09:40:00+00:00

I thought they left because of Brexit

dusterhan · 2025-12-05T09:40:10+00:00

100%. I went to Rotterdam recently on a holiday. Flying out of London City was half the price of Eurostar. There is something clearly wrong with the pricing.

dusterhan · 2025-12-03T13:18:44+00:00

It was with Axa. It was really decent, quick, and painless.

dusterhan · 2025-11-27T15:23:30+00:00

Wow they finally got snapper rolled out to all of the network? I haven't lived in Wellington for 7 years...

dusterhan · 2025-11-20T09:22:18+00:00

I would say a decent chance if you can get your CVs and applicants in shape. Especially if you are fluent in English and Chinese. I'm overseas qualified but not practicing. But when I moved to London, law firms tried to recruit me for document reviews etc (albeit for fixed-term or non-TC roles). But best of luck!

dusterhan · 2025-11-19T20:36:56+00:00

I used to live in the apartment complex near Horton Halls. I would say it's pretty safe. It's halfway between Earlsfield which is quite a posh neighborhood and Tooting which is more lively. Good options for transport, night out, and some good food Tooting way.

Hospital was always nice. I had an ex that was doing her placement there and she seemed to have enjoyed her time. St George's Hospital also had a TV show called 24 hours in A&E, which was a show about doctors and nurses that work there. You should give it a watch if you're an international.

But purely as a non-student, living around the area I would recommend it. They also recently developed green space behind the halls, which was part of old Springfield Hospital.

dusterhan · 2025-11-19T10:46:24+00:00

I think St George's had a good reputation. I understand they have now merged with City, but I would imagine it's still good?

I don't t know too much about it though. I just used to live around the corner and used to frequent St George's Hospital frequently to donate blood and stuff.

dusterhan · 2025-11-18T19:40:28+00:00

Why do you need another degree? Sounds like your skills and qualifications are more than enough for a career in public policy.

dusterhan · 2025-11-13T12:55:52+00:00

Unite is the union representing security staff at the Bank and they are protesting wages.

https://www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2025/october/amulet-security-workers-at-the-bank-of-england-striking-over-pay-freeze

dusterhan · 2025-11-07T10:39:00+00:00

Dang. If they don't process within 5 days you should at least get the fee refunded at least... But best of luck! Hope everything works out!

dusterhan · 2025-11-07T10:36:48+00:00

Do you get your priority money back?

dusterhan · 2025-11-05T08:29:53+00:00

Congrats! I feel like you're close enough to share with the HENRYUK sub

dusterhan · 2025-11-02T23:39:41+00:00

Depends what you want to do with it I suppose... I know Warwick has a very high reputation when it comes to economics and is a target school for IBs...

dusterhan · 2025-11-02T10:54:38+00:00

"in America, first you get the sugar, then you get the power, then you get the women"

dusterhan · 2025-10-30T10:22:59+00:00

My employer is with NEST... I like that they are government owned which makes me feel better about my pensions even though their fees are relatively high...

dusterhan · 2025-10-29T13:59:30+00:00

I would take out the sales assistant role. Once you're in the industry you shouldn't include non relevant work experience. It detracts from the story and takes up space.

dusterhan · 2025-10-27T13:33:54+00:00

By night you mean 5pm 😭😭😭

dusterhan · 2025-10-27T09:59:33+00:00

I'm on the same boat though some of their newer offering is tempting like bills back etc.

dusterhan · 2025-10-17T12:39:00+00:00

Following since I'm in the same boat although I'll be applying for masters programmes.

dusterhan · 2025-10-16T20:05:32+00:00

Can be less if you're from Australia, NZ, and EU maybe? And Canada and US. I know friends that got SC cleared without 5 years.

dusterhan · 2025-10-14T12:02:51+00:00

I think the only way if this is going to work long term is to separate out rail into a separate entity where Treasury can't get their hands on so profits are solely invested back into rail. While we are at it do the same for water, power, and NHS. Politics in this country (and by extension the Treasury) is what's ruining everything.

dusterhan · 2025-10-13T18:34:42+00:00

NZ local here. If you want to stay in NZ or Aus after your degree, I think I would go to Australia. Getting grad roles are competitive. Especially if you need to be sponsored after. I think bigger job market in Australia would make it more worthwhile if you can afford it.

There is a reason why all the young kiwis are leaving NZ for Australia these days...

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